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JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: TOM WAKELING – WEST BY NORTHWEST

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Join us in Jazzbird for Jazz For the Soul on Sunday, February 25th at 6pm featuring the extraordinary Tom Wakeling on bass! Featured artists include Angelo Versace- Keyboard, Jason Carder- Trumpet, and the Valley's own rhythm master, Dom Moio- Drums. This group embraces past, present, and future jazz with great chemistry and an adventurous, hard-swinging…

Jazzbird Nights: Melanie Chryshelle and The Igniters Ft. Lewis Nash

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, March 1st at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Valley's very own Melanie Chryshelle and The Igniters, featuring Lewis Nash to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Melanie Chryshelle–  Vocals, Lewis Nash– Drums, Benjamin Cortez– Piano, and Bailey Zick– Bass. Vocalist Melanie Chryshelle is prepared to delight, excite and ignite her audience!  Chryshelle will perform…

$16 – $28

Ashley Pezzotti

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPWo3QnXPbU RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ashley Pezzotti “The narrative of life, love and promise conjure the sensibilities of a bygone era, something particularly impressive for a 23-year-old vocalist  A sound band, promising voice, excellent song selection and writing mark Pezzotti as a performer to watch.”  —DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE New York vocalist and composer Ashley Pezzotti discovered…

$55

Jazzbird Nights: Eric Rasmussen Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, March 8th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Eric Rasmussen Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Eric Rasmussen- Saxophone, Vince Kaufmann- Saxophone, Bailey Zick- Bass, and Connor Sample- Drums. Get ready for an evening of captivating melodies and vibrant rhythms with the Eric Rasmussen Quartet. Saxophonist and Composer Eric Rasmussen brings a…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Michael Eckroth Group

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Michael Eckroth Group to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Michael Eckroth- Piano, Joel Mateo- Drums, Raul Reyes- Bass, and Maurucio Herrera- Percussion. Experience the vibrant fusion of jazz with Afro-Cuban and Latin influences as Phoenix native and accomplished pianist, Michael Eckroth, takes center stage. Presenting a…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Claudia Bloom Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, March 15th at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes the Claudia Bloom Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Claudia Bloom- Piano, Natalie Gallatin- Saxophone, Ben Hedquist- Bass, and Connor Sample- Drums. Join us for an evening of delightful music with Claudia Bloom as she presents a blend of diverse quartets and duos inspired by…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: The Adams Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm, Ravenscroft welcomes The Adams Quartet to the Jazzbird Stage! Featured artists include Nicki Adams- Piano, Patrick Adams- Trumpet, Eddy Khaimovich- Bass, and Evan Hyde- Drums. The Adams quartet is a New York-based collaboration between pianist Nicki Adams, trumpeter Patrick Adams, bassist Eddy Khaimovich and drummer Evan Hyde. Formed in…

$16 – $28

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Aria

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Expanding the color palette, level of communication, and depth of emotional range, Aria brings the human voice to the Chamber @ Ravenscroft series for the first time. The performance will showcase guest vocalist Stephanie Weiss on chamber works by Loeffler, Porter, and more, in a program that includes repertoire from both classical and popular music styles. Aria features…

$40

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: DELPHINE CORTEZ FT. JOEL ROBIN & FRIENDS

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Jazz for the Soul is pleased to welcome vocalist Delphine Cortez along with pianist Joel Robin to the Jazzbird stage on Sunday, March 24th at 6pm. Other featured artists include Tony Vacca- Sax/Flute, and Adrian Goldenthal- Bass. They are set to present a lovely evening of vocal jazz music, and other favorite genres spanning from…

Jazzbird Nights: Zazu West

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, April 5th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Zazu West. Featured artists include Mike Fowler–Lead Guitar, Ryan Vance-Rhythm Guitar, Constance Genter-Vocals, Allen Ames- Violin, Jeff Quamo- Clarinet, and Ted Sistrunk-Bass. ZAZU West is Phoenix's premier ensemble dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, a style devoted to the legacy of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Whether it's Gypsy Jazz, Jazz Manouche, or…

$16 – $28

VJC Spring Performance

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Valley Jazz Cooperative Spring Performance The Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Indigo and Cerulean Big Bands present their Spring Performance in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday, April 6th at 7pm. Both ensembles are directed by VJC Founder Russell Schmidt. VJC student groups typically perform a wide variety of repertoire, mixing selections from historically significant composers such as Benny Carter,…

$10

Jazzbird Nights: Holly Pyle Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, April 12th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Holly Pyle Quartet. Featured artists include Holly Pyle- Vocals, Raul Yañez- Piano, Mario Mendivil- Bass, and Stephen Avalos, Drums. Los Angeles-based Holly Pyle is a compulsively detail-oriented vocalist and songwriter. Her career in music thus far has been  marked by innovative approaches to vocal loop arranging, intense musical vulnerability, and…

$16 – $28

Donny McCaslin

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLRlNIK4Llw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Donny McCaslin "Strap yourself in and get lost in this daring soundscape. McCaslin and crew aren’t wasting time with baby steps." - Glide Magazine Donny McCaslin is best known as the saxophonist on David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar. The noted composer and bandleader has released a dozen albums over his…

$60

Jazzbird Nights: Michael Weiss Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, April 19th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Michael Weiss Trio. Featured artists include Michael Weiss–Piano, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Sam Russo– Drums. For over four decades, pianist, composer, educator and bandleader…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: GEORGE

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, April 20th, from 7:30-8:30pm, Jazzbird welcomes GEORGE for a SPECIAL and unique Saturday evening event! Featured artists include Anna Webber–Tenor Saxophone & Flute, Chiquita Magic–Keyboards & Vocals, Sarah Rossy– Keyboards & Vocals,…

$20

Jazzbird Nights: West by Northwest

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, April 26th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes West by Northwest. Featured artists include Tom Wakeling–Bass, Angelo Versace– Piano, Jason Carder– Trumpet, and Dom Moio– Drums. West by Northwest brings together four highly acclaimed…

$16 – $28

Mark Guiliana

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZEuekbAjzg RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Mark Guiliana Hailed by The New York Times as "a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed." Grammy-nominated superstar drummer & composer Mark Guiliana (David Bowie, St. Vincent, Brad Mehldau) brings an adventurous spirit, eclectic palette and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. Equally…

$50

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: RUSSELL SCHMIDT QUARTET

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The Russell Schmidt Quartet returns to the Jazzbird stage to perform a wide-ranging program featuring jazz classics, songbook standards, and original compositions at Jazz for the Soul on Sunday, April 28th at 6pm. Featured artists include Russell Schmidt- Piano, Mary Petrich- Saxophone, Ben Hedquist- Bass, and Ryan Anthony-Drums. Russell Schmidt As a performer, composer, conductor, and…

Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY)

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, May 3rd, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry). Featured artists (first set) include: VJC Senior Showcase Outstanding seniors from MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski and leading area jazz musicians. Featured artists (second set) include: John Wojciechowski…

$16 – $28

VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY)

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

VJC Spotlight Concert Featuring John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry) The ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share the stage for the final time this season, joined by guest saxophonist John Wojciechowski. The Sapphire Ensemble (led by Paul Brewer) and the Cerulean and Indigo Big Bands (directed by Russell Schmidt) will play a wide-ranging…

$20

Jazzbird Nights: Rob Moore & Friends

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, May 10th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rob Moore & Friends. Featured artists include Rob Moore– Drums, Ioannis Goudelis– Piano/Keys, Max Beckman– Bass, and Liam Connor– Trumpet. Get ready to swing and…

$16 – $28

Dennis Rowland with the New Guard Big Band

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nysk8VXPmo RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Dennis Rowland with the New Guard Big Band *SOLD OUT* Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. The Detroit native…

$40

Jazzbird Nights: Bijan Taghavi Trio ft. Luther Hughes & Dom Moio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, May 17th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Bijan Taghavi Trio Featuring Luther Hughes & Dom Moio. Featured artists include Bijan Taghavi– Piano, Luther Hughes– Bass, and Dom Moio– Drums. Bijan Taghavi is…

$16 – $28

CHAMBER @ RAVENSCROFT: Celebration

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The second season of Chamber @ Ravenscroft concludes with a rousing Celebration. The concert features an international roster of collaborative artists in a varied program highlighted by Antonin Dvoƙák’s Piano…

$40

Jazzbird Nights: Arsen Nalbandian Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, May 24th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Arsen Nalbandian Trio for their album release concert! Featured artists include Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Kenji Wagner– Bass, and Micah Miranda– Drums. The Arsen Nalbandian Trio…

$16 – $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: WE3 & SHEILA EARLEY

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Jazz for the Soul welcomes We3 & Sheila Earley on Sunday, May 26th at 6pm. These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined, featuring vocalist Renee Grant Patrick, violinist Suzanne Lansford, pianist Nicole Pesce, and drummer Sheila Earley. Enjoy some timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular, jazz, swing, blues standards, and so much…

Jazzbird Nights: RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, May 31st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes RaĂșl Yañez and Zona Libre. Featured artists include RaĂșl Yañez– Piano, Xavier Yañez– Bass, Tony Valenzuela– Congas, and Adam Clark– Drums. Join us for a wonderful evening…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Or Bareket Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, June 1st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Or Bareket Quartet. Featured artists include Or Bareket– Bass, Godwin Louis– Saxophone, Jeremy Corren– Piano, and Savannah Harris– Drums. Born in Jerusalem to parents of…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Natalie Gallatin Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 7th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Natalie Gallatin Quintet. Featured artists include Natalie Gallatin– Saxophone, Arsen Nalbandian– Piano, Ray Lebert– Guitar, Ben Hedquist– Bass, and Lewis Nash– Drums. Natalie is a…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 14th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Rosetta Verde Flamenco Trio feat. Shea Marshall and Martin Gaxiola. Featured artists include Emerson Laffey– Drums/Cajon, Kris Hill– Guitar, Adrian Goldenthal– Bass, Shea Marshall– Piano/Sax/Harmonica/Clarinet/Accordian/Flute, and…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Roots of Unity

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Roots of Unity. Featured artists include Alex Yuwen– Piano, Kenji Wagner– Guitar, Max Beckman– Bass, Mahesh Subramanian– Mridangam and Jordan Tompkins– Drums. Congratulations to Ahmad…

$16 – $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Francine Reed

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Join us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Finale on Sunday, June 23rd @ 6:00 PM as we welcome Francine Reed! *UPDATE: DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM FOR THIS EVENT* *This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* (Seating will be first come, first served with overflow seating options) *There is NO CATERING service…

Jazzbird Nights: Tjader Project

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Friday, June 28th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes Tjader Project for the very LAST Jazzbird Nights Performance of our 2023-24 season! Featured artists include Joe Garcia– Percussion, Brett Reed– Vibraphone, Scott Zimmer– Saxophone/Flute, Ted…

$16 – $28

VJC Alumni Band

Ravenscroft Hall 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band An annual highlight of the Valley Jazz Cooperative program, the VJC Alumni Band returns to the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday, June 29th at 7pm! The jazz ensemble, under the direction of Russell Schmidt, features talented young musicians who were previously members of the VJC during their high school years.…

$20

Jazzbird Nights: Mercer Patterson Quintet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72SU6e2m_co&t=1s Friday, September 6th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird kicks off our 2024-25 season as we welcome the Mercer Patterson Quintet! Featured artists include Mercer Patterson– Piano, Connor Hoyt– Saxophone, Ryan Venora– Trumpet, Jack Nissen–…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Todd Johnson Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://vimeo.com/1006761528?share=copy#t=0 Friday, September 13th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Todd Johnson Quartet! Featured artists include Todd Johnson– Bass, Nicole Pesce– Piano, Andrew Gross– Saxophone, and Robby Carrillo– Drums. Join Todd Johnson and…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights: Kevin Sun Trio

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1gBgLaILp8 Friday, September 20th, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Kevin Sun Trio! Featured artists include Kevin Sun– Saxophone, Walter Stinson– Bass, and Kayvon Gordon– Drums. Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer living in…

$16 – $28

Jazzbird Nights SATURDAY: Simon Moullier Quartet

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLFMkIokio Saturday, September 21st, at 7:00pm, Jazzbird welcomes the Simon Moullier Quartet! Featured artists include Simon Moullier– Vibraphone, Lex Korten– Piano, Corcoran Holt– Bass, and JK Kim– Drums. Join us for a…

$16 – $28

JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: Beth Lederman Jazz Con Alma

Jazzbird 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Join us for the Jazz for the Soul Season Opener featuring JAZZ con ALMA with Beth Lederman on piano, Frank Valdes on percussion, John Murray on bass, Todd Chuba on drums, and Adam Roberts on tenor sax. Translating as “Jazz with Soul” or “Jazz with Spirit,” Beth Lederman and Jazz Con Alma provide just that. With…